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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,765.69, 698,004.93 and 276,357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,765.69, 698,004.93 and 276,357.85 is: 381,400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,765.69 : 698,004.93 = 276,357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,765.69/698,004.93 = 276,357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,765.69x = 698,004.93 × 276,357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,765.69x = 192,899,141,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,899,141,744.20/505,765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,400.21

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